Chapter 346: Chapter 54: Goodwill from the Peak of Fifth Grade

In the courtyard.

“Such excellent wine!” Lu Qingshan quietly tasted a small sip of the fine wine, then opened his eyes to express his admiration.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled.

“With the Valley Master personally visiting, and even going as far as to heal my elder brother’s paralyzed arm, I naturally have to serve the best wine I have,” Jiang Ning said.

Lu Qingshan waved his hand: “It was just a visit and a helping hand. It’s nothing much!”

“I will surely remember this kindness in my heart!” Jiang Ning spoke as he raised the bowl of splendid wine in his hand, “I toast a bowl to the Valley Master!”

“One swig!” Lu Qingshan raised his bowl for a toast, declaring.

“Of course!” Jiang Ning said.

The next moment.

Both men took a swig of their drink, and the cold liquor spilled from the corners of their mouths, falling to the ground and releasing a faint chill.

“This wine…” After taking a drink, Lu Qingshan’s face showed admiration: “This wine brings a chill to the body when it hits the stomach, like being in a thousand-year-old layer of ice. If one were to drink a bowl in summer, it would be incredibly refreshing!”

Jiang Ning laughed, “Then next summer, I’ll invite the Valley Master to taste this fine wine again!”

“Good!” Lu Qingshan nodded vigorously.

Immediately after, he continued to praise, “This wine is extraordinary; it seems it has the effect of completely transforming one and enhancing one’s martial arts talent.”

“Indeed, it does!” Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

“Commander Jiang is indeed generous! To bring out such valuable things!” Lu Qingshan showed approval in his expression.

Jiang Ning smiled.

Just at this moment, Lu Qingshan suddenly spoke, “I smell the scent of the Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pill on Commander Jiang, you must’ve enjoyed the pill sometime recently, haven’t you?”

“Indeed!” Jiang Ning nodded, casually pouring another bowl of liquor for Lu Qingshan, then for himself.

“In that case, I must thank Commander Jiang for dealing with that arrogant fool for Medicine King Valley!” Lu Qingshan said as he picked up his drink, then added, “To show my gratitude, I toast Commander Jiang a bowl!”

Clang–

The two porcelain bowls tapped together, producing a light ring of sound.

Jiang Ning said, “Valley Master Lu doesn’t blame me for taking those two Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pills for myself?”

“Why should I blame you?” Lu Qingshan shook his head and laughed, “Commander Jiang, you took care of that madman for Medicine King Valley; the items you confiscated from him naturally belong to you as your spoils of war. Actually, Medicine King Valley should offer you a reward!”

“The Valley Master is so magnanimous!” Jiang Ning praised.

At this moment, Jiang Ning completely understood that the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley had come with good intentions.

Otherwise, with Lu Qingshan’s capabilities, there was no need for him to say such things.

Against a common Fifth Grade, Jiang Ning felt that with all his methods, he still had the qualification to compete.

But at the Peak of Fifth Grade, according to the records in the books, one could slay a thousand troops with a single sword.

Such strength cannot be achieved by an ordinary mortal, it’s tantamount to a nuclear bomb level.

Straight away, the two raised their bowls filled with liquor and drank them down in one gulp.

As the liquor entered his system, steam immediately rose from Jiang Ning’s head.

After a swig, putting down the bowl, Lu Qingshan said, “Commander Jiang, we have taken a liking to each other upon our first meeting today, how about we become friends?”

“Aren’t we already friends if we can sit down and drink together?” Jiang Ning laughed.

“You have a point!” Lu Qingshan feigned surprise, then his face broke into a smile, “I’ve been unnecessarily formal!”

After that, Jiang Ning once again filled both their bowls with liquor.

Looking at the dazzling, starlight-like specks in the bowl, Lu Qingshan suddenly spoke, “Commander Jiang, I’ve heard that last evening, the Qinghe Marquis Mansion’s Young Master died near the Inspection Office, about five hundred meters away. Is this true?”

When he heard Lu Qingshan’s words, Jiang Ning nodded slightly, “That’s true. Commander He was assassinated last evening.”

“Hiss–” Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan took a sharp breath, “This is troublesome! The Young Master of Qinghe Marquis Mansion has died in Luoshui County; in a few days, there will be major turmoil in Luoshui County!”

Then, Lu Qingshan looked at Jiang Ning, “Commander Jiang, you must be careful in your actions in the future!!”

“Why?” Jiang Ning asked.

Lu Qingshan said, “I’ve heard that Commander Jiang had some friction with that Young Master. If the people from Qinghe Marquis Mansion come to Luoshui County, they will surely list you as a suspect! Although everyone knows it couldn’t possibly have been Commander Jiang…”

“But Qinghe Marquis Mansion, being descendants of a founding Earl, they are not that particular about manners or evidence. Often they would rather wrongfully slay a thousand than let one go!”

“As long as all the suspects are killed, they can claim to have avenged the Young Master!”

“Thus, preserving the last bit of face for Qinghe Marquis Mansion!”

“Fortunately, Commander Jiang belongs to the Inspection Office, and even Qinghe Marquis Mansion wouldn’t dare act rashly.”

“So, in the coming days, it’s best for Commander Jiang not to leave the city lightly, and it would be best to stay at the Inspection Office until this matter blows over!”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning clapped his hands together and said, “Thank you for the reminder, Valley Master, I understand!”

…

After lunch.

Saw off Lu Qingshan.

…

By the Luoshui River.

Lu Qingshan and Gongsun Yu stood by the lakeside, quietly feeling the cold wind blowing from the lake surface.

The gray-white hair at Lu Qingshan’s temples suddenly flew back.

“Elder Gongsun, what do you think of this Jiang Ning?” Lu Qingshan suddenly asked.

“This person is extraordinary; he did not show the slightest hint of fear in front of the Valley Master!” Gongsun Yu stated.

“You’re looking at it too superficially,” Lu Qingshan shook his head, “Did you notice his glabella just now?”

“What about his glabella?” Gongsun Yu looked puzzled.

Lu Qingshan explained, “A slight protrusion on his glabella indicates that his spiritual power has greatly advanced in a short time, reaching a very high level, not inferior to mine!”

“Not inferior to the Valley Master?” Gongsun Yu’s eyes widened in shock.

“Yes! Not inferior to me!” Lu Qingshan nodded slightly.

“That’s monstrous,” Gongsun Yu said with an incredulous look on his face.